Cartier Creek Provincial Recreation Area

This small campground is found in Cartier Creek Recreation Area, 22 km southwest of Sundre on Coalcamp Road. It has well-spaced sites, treed sites by the creek, and offers fishing and access to the upper Red Deer River. A nice spot for those experienced in river canoeing and kayaking.

This campground is maintained by the Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association , a non-profit organization that operates campgrounds through positive and proactive volunteer efforts. Purchasing a FOESA annual membership is highly encouraged and appreciated to help operate and maintain this campground.

Managed in partnership with Friends of the Eastern Slopes Association.

Garbage: This is a user maintained campground. Garbage receptacles are not provided . It is MANDATORY that campers pack out their garbage.

Toilets: Vault toilets are available onsite. Toilet paper & hand sanitizer are not provided . Campers must be prepared to provide their own toilet paper & hand sanitizer. Toilets will be cleaned a minimum of once a week; campers may clean the toilet facilities themselves prior to their use if required. Dumping of any garbage or sewage into the vault toilets is prohibited.

Wildlife: Campers must ensure that all garbage, food and associated attractants are secured within a hard walled trailer or vehicle when not in use to prevent attracting bears and other wildlife to your campsite.

This is an unserviced campground.

Firewood: Firewood is not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to bring or buy firewood locally to burn on site.

Water: Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.